VPN provider warns it may leave Canada over privacy bill

Major VPN provider NordVPN says it is reviewing the federal government's proposed lawful access bill and would consider leaving Canada if the legislation requires compromising privacy protections. The announcement follows similar warnings from encrypted messaging service Signal, which stated it would exit the Canadian market under the same circumstances. Tech companies including Apple and Meta have also expressed concerns that the legislation threatens to undermine digital security. Privacy advocates warn the bill could set a dangerous precedent for government surveillance capabilities.